Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Chick & Floral Design

Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Chick & Floral Design

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OccasionEaster
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorscream, soft green, pale pink, yellow, light blue
Vibesreligious, whimsical

Text on Card

A HAPPY EASTERTIDE I wish you all the happiness Which heaven can provide, A goodly share of joy and bliss, And a happy Eastertide.

Description

"A goodly share of joy and bliss" reads the printed verse on this charming Easter greeting card, accompanying a scene centered on a large egg with a yellow chick perched on a small stepped platform in front of it. A second chick stands on the ground to the right, while an anthropomorphic rabbit in period dress—blue outfit with red bow—stands to the left holding a basket of eggs. Spring flowers flank the composition, completing this warm Easter wish.

Subjects

two chicks, rabbit, large egg, spring flowers, grass, basket with eggs

Printing Notes

Embossed details visible on border frame; hand-colored lithographic printing technique

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